British Columbia’s Chilcotin region is a pristine area of 32 million acres with a population of just 950. Within it, the Chilko Valley, 150 miles north of Vancouver, is a land of snow-capped mountains and icy-blue rivers and lakes. Nature lovers looking for an unusual getaway can find it at The Chilko Experience, featuring six one- and two-bedroom luxe log and timber-frame houses that typically host just 12 guests total per week. This isn’t an inexpensive experience, but it’s not your ordinary experience either. The place is truly all-inclusive, which covers chef-prepared meals, an open bar and guided activities. Those activities range from ATV riding to fishing, and from kayaking and canoeing to horseback riding. The Chilko Valley is also home to 100 grizzly bears during the fall sockeye salmon run when visitors can enjoy watching and photographing the grizzlies from the safety of a boat. For the remainder of the season, which runs until Oct. 21, a four-day/three-night stay is priced at $2,950 per person, plus 10 percent staff gratuity and 5 percent tax. Longer stays are priced at basically $1,000 a night. There is no extra charge for single occupancy, though lone travelers are given a private bedroom with bath in the main house. Pricing for kids is lower, and special pricing is available for large groups. Info: 888-865-7136, www.thechilkoexperience.com

Accessible travel for mobility-impaired

Travel can be challenging for people with physical disabilities — even more so when venturing out of the United States. Accessible Travel Solutions is a company that specializes in offering accessible travel services in more than 40 destinations in Europe and more than 10 in the Caribbean. Services include guided tours, van transfers and escorted group trips. The company’s tours and transfers are marked with an accessibility rating to indicate the level of accessibility services available. For example, a four-hour guided tour of the Vatican gets four stars for being free of steps, making it comfortable for electric wheelchairs users, mobility scooter users and manual wheelchair users. Info: 888-313-6606, www.accessibletravelsolutions.com

For those who miss winter

Considering how long winter held on in many places in the U.S. this year, snowstalgia wouldn’t seem likely. But if you’re a downhill skier who’d like weather that’s much more chilly, then think Chile. Valle Nevado, a popular ski resort in the Chilean Andes, opened in June for its 30th season and will be up and running until Sept. 23. The resort, which sits at roughly 10,000 feet, typically averages about 275 inches of snow a year. It has lifts that top out at 12,000 feet, offering access to 7,000 acres of terrain. There are also 20,000 acres of wild Andean terrain through the resort’s heli-ski program, with runs of more than 5,000 vertical feet. During August it’s a popular training destination for national teams from countries such as the U.S., Austria, Norway, Canada, Russia and Italy. Info: 844-657-0446, www.vallenevado.com/en

Fall means sweater weather, crunchy leaves, bonfires and family time. Take the season to explore the great outdoors while temperatures are crisp and the summer crowds have dispersed. We've rounded up 12 rentals available on popular home-sharing websites that are perfect for an autumn weekend getaway. From a remodeled train car remodel to a cozy Victorian, there is something for every taste and preference. Prices are listed per-night and may vary by date.